West Seattle girl gets on ‘Jeopardy’ – from among 10,000 hopefuls!

At left, that’s Washington Middle School student Vivian Lappenbusch, who lives with her family in North Delridge and is about to gain nationwide fame – when she appears on the legendary game show “Jeopardy!” during its upcoming “Kids’ Week.” Vivian’s proud mom Brittany Abbott Von Spreecken e-mailed to let us know about Vivian’s achievement – 10,000 kids took the test this year, according to Brittany, and Vivian was one of just 15 to make it onto the show – and to ask publicly if any local establishment might be interested in hosting a viewing party! Vivian’s episode has already been recorded, of course, though the family is sworn to secrecy; it will air at 7:30 pm Friday, July 9th. You’ll be able to watch it on Channel 4 that night any place that has a TV, but if you’ve got a viewing-party venue (all-ages, obviously), let us know and we’ll put you in touch with Brittany.

10 Replies to "West Seattle girl gets on 'Jeopardy' - from among 10,000 hopefuls!"

  • SarahScoot June 21, 2010 (11:37 am)

    So happy for her, but jealous! I’ve watched “Jeopardy!” since I was quite young, and keep hoping that I’ll make it on the show one day. Go, Vivian! :-)

  • Mookie June 21, 2010 (12:14 pm)

    Wow – making the cut for the 15 contestants is really something!! Congrats Vivian! Will definitely watch the show.

  • White Center Gardener June 21, 2010 (12:22 pm)

    Awesome. Good for Vivian and for her North Delridge Community!

  • bridge to somewhere June 21, 2010 (1:24 pm)

    this is after the fact, but i guess it still applies: GO GET ‘EM!

  • d June 21, 2010 (2:51 pm)

    Well, you go girl!

  • marty June 21, 2010 (4:17 pm)

    What is good going!!!

  • Sir Sisilbutt June 22, 2010 (3:41 pm)

    OMG!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! I am so proud of you!!!!!!! To be one of the 15 out of 10000 kids that tried out is awesome!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!

  • A-train June 22, 2010 (3:44 pm)

    YOU ROCK VIVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TOU ARE SO LUCKY TO BE ONE OF 15 OUT OF 10,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Artimis,Aphrodite and etc June 22, 2010 (3:53 pm)

    Vivian, So excited for you and can’t wait to finally see the show! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer girl (well other than my own, hahaha!)

  • Angela's Mom June 22, 2010 (4:43 pm)

    YAY! Vivian, can’t wait to watch the show. WMS students are awesome.

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